Bill Coate
Kids fought to find Madera’s fountain
For The Madera Tribune Proof that Madera had an alternative to demon rum on the corner of D Street Yosemite. A long time ago, as I drove...
Bill Coate
Treasurer’s wife fought to the end
For The Madera Tribune Madera County’s treasurer William Amer was lodged in this jail in 1906 while awaiting trial for stealing the...
Bill Coate
Sunny Nishimoto’s Silent Acts of forgiveness
For The Madera Tribune Sunny Nishimoto. Scattered throughout Madera’s past is something phenomenal. Our town is full of quiet heroes —...
Bill Coate
Summertime was no picnic in Madera
For The Madera Tribune Madera kept Dr. Dow Ransom busy during the summertime. Today summertime means fun and games for many Maderans,...
Bill Coate
Incorporation, finally!
For The Madera Tribune Madera at the time of incorporation. Madera’s early history has several watersheds. The town was founded in 1876;...
For The Madera Tribune
Scams, scams… and more scams
Veterans’ Voices is directed toward veterans and their families who have given so much to ensure our freedom in this country. This is an...